Associations to the word «Backroom»

Wiktionary

BACKROOM, noun. A room near the rear of a premises, especially one only accessible to a privileged few and that can be used as an inconspicuous meeting place
BACKROOM, adjective. Of, relating to, or happening in a backroom
BACKROOM, adjective. Characterized by secrecy or anonymity
BACKROOM BOY, noun. (chiefly British) Someone who has an anonymous support role in an organization, especially a technician or scientist; a boffin.
BACKROOM BOYS, noun. Plural of backroom boy
BACKROOM STAFF, noun. The members of staff who work out of public view, such as the coaching team in a sports club.

Dictionary definition

BACKROOM, noun. The meeting place of a group of leaders who make their decisions via private negotiations.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope